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Upgrade Your Style With 100 Spring Essentials

Upgrade Your Style With 100 Spring Essentials
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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A Classic Trench Coat

Spring is finally here! After three long months of winter weather, now’s the time to pack away your heavy coat and lighten things up for spring. Selita Ebanks’ classic belted trench is lovely and light. The perfect trench coat is essential for transitioning into warmer weather.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Spring is finally here! After three long months of winter weather, now’s the time to pack away your heavy coat and lighten things up for spring. Zoe Saldana’s black trench is lovely and light. The perfect trench coat is essential for transitioning into warmer weather.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Simply Very Wang trench, $98. Available at Kohls.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Topshop trench, $180. Available at Topshop.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Veronica Beard trench,$495. Available at Kirnazabete.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Topshop trench, $180. Available at Topshop.com

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A Classic Trench Coat

Paul & Joe Sister trench, $420. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Burberry trench,$1,500. Available at TheOutnet.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Cacharel trench,$438. Available at Shoplesnouvelles.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Old Navy trench,$50. Available at OldNavy.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Lanvin trench,$1,985. Available at Barneys.com.

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A Classic Trench Coat

Diane Von Furstenberg trench, $565. Available at Net-a-Porter.com

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Colored Pants

When it comes to brightening things up for spring, colored pants are the way to go. Rachel Roy looks red hot in her bright slacks and here are a few of our top picks to help you get on trend.

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Colored Pants

Red Valentino pants, $122. Available at TheOutnet.com.

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Colored Pants

3.1 Phillip Lim pants, $469. Available at Mytheresa.com

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Colored Pants

Tory Burch pants, $235. Available at Mytheresa.com

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Colored Pants

J. Brand pants, $176. Available at Singer22.com

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Colored Pants

Willow pants,$395. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Colored Pants

Vanessa Bruno pants,$425. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Colored Pants

Topshop pants, $75.00. Available at Topshop.com

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Colored Pants

DVF pants,$285. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Colored Pants

Gucci pants, $805. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Colored Pants

Roksanda Ilincic pants, $1,050. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Our First Lady is no stranger to amazing style, and the bright flats she’s been wearing lately have caught our attention. For the perfect pop of color, try out a pair of these essential bold flats.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Talbots flats, $64. Available at PrettyBallerinas.us.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Frye flats,$148. Available at Fryeboots.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Miu Miu flats, $349. Available at Mytheresa.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Louis Vuitton flats,$675. Available at LouisVuitton.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Pretty Ballerinas flats, $229. Available at PrettyBallerinas.us.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Marc by Marc Jacobs flats, $250. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Prada flats, $450. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Dolce Vita flats, $96. Available at LorisShoes.com.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Pretty Ballerinas flats, $245. Available at PrettyBallerinas.us.

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Bold and Bright Flats

Christian Louboutin flats, $995. Available at Barneys.com.

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Springy Scarves

Although warmer weather is on the horizon, it’s great to have a scarf for chilly spring nights. Zoe Saldana rocked a multi-colored scarf to keep the cold at bay and we love it. These springy scarves are our top essential picks…

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Springy Scarves

Jil Sander scarf, $395. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Springy Scarves

Tory Burch scarf, $95. Available at ToryBurch.com.

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Springy Scarves

LOFT Ann Taylor scarf, $35. Available at AnnTaylorLoft.com.

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Springy Scarves

Vivienne Westwood scarf, $250. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Springy Scarves

Gucci scarf,$595. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Springy Scarves

Accessorize scarf,$20. Available at Accessorize-USA.com.

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Springy Scarves

Matthew Williamson scarf, $495. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Springy Scarves

Gap scarf, $29. Available at Gap.com.

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Springy Scarves

Hermes scarf, $305. Available at Hermes.com.

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Springy Scarves

J Crew scarf, $48. Available at JCrew.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

After three months of heavy sweaters and leggings, it’s time to feel the freedom of a long, flowing maxi dress. These dresses are perfect for your spring flings, and they can easily go from day to night. Here are our top picks, which we love because of the bright, fun prints…

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Printed Maxi Dresses

3.1 Philip Lim dress, $825. Available at Mytheresa.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Jil Sander dress, $2,885. Available at Mytheresa.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

All Saints dress, $185. Available at Allsaints.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Etro dress, $1,380. Available at Stylebop.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Topshop dress, $145. Available at Topshop.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Matthew Williamson dress, $675. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Quiksilver dress, $60. Available at Quiksilver.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

All Saints dress, $145. Available at Allsaints.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Delia’s dress, $50. Available at Delias.com.

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Mara Hoffman dress, $420. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

If you’re not quite ready to embrace the bright wardrobe choices that summer brings, try lightening things up with a fun, bold bag. These spring staples are eye-catching and come in an array of sizes that are perfect for a day at the park or a night on the town.

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Bright Spring Bags

Proenza Schouler bag, $1,225. Available at kirnazabete.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Prada bag,$695. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Diesel bag, $170. Available at Zappos.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Tory Burch bag, $395. Available at Bloomingdales.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Miu Miu bag, $1,095. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Diane von Furstenberg bag, $445. Available Net-a-Porter.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Rebecca Minkoff bag, $295. Available at RececcaMinkoff.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Bebe bag, $100. Available at Bebe.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

DKNY bag, $295. Available at Zappos.com.

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Bright Spring Bags

Marc Jacobs bag, $1,500. Available at Nordstrom.com.

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Colorful Pumps

A girl can never have too many shoes! Wearing boots all winter definitely makes us excited to unleash the power of a fabulous, high heeled shoe. We can’t wait to step into spring with a pair of hot, color rich pumps.

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Colorful Pumps

Brian Atwood pumps, $580. Available at Nordstrom.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Prada pumps, $595. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Steve Madden pumps, $70. Available at SteveMadden.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Brian Atwood pumps, $535. Available at Net-A-Porter.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Jessica Simpson pumps, $98. Available at JessicaSimpson.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Manolo Blahnik pumps, $575. Available at Barneys.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Topshop pumps, $110. Available at Topshop.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Christian Louboutin pumps, $995. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Colorful Pumps

ASOS pumps, $140. Available at Asos.com.

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Colorful Pumps

Isabel Marant pumps, $620. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Statement Wedges

Wedges are the perfect balance of comfort and fashion. The wider sole makes them perfect for long spring walks and late night springtime fun. These new statement wedges are definitely on our must-have list. Check them out!

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Statement Wedges

L.A.M.B wedges,$375. Available at Couture.Zappos.com.

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Statement Wedges

Jimmy Choo wedges, $595. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

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Statement Wedges

Vicky wedges, $225. Available at NeimanMarcus.com.

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Statement Wedges

Christian Louboutin wedges, $595. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com.

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Statement Wedges

Steve Madden wedges, $100. Available at VictoriasSecret.com.

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Statement Wedges

Yves Saint Laurent wedges, $695. Available at Barneys.com.

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Statement Wedges

Aldo wedges, $90. Available at AldoShoes.com.

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Statement Wedges

Topshop wedges, $150. Available at Topshop.com.

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Statement Wedges

Miu Miu wedges, $550. Available at Barneys.com.

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Statement Wedges

Lanvin wedges, $1,400. Available at ShopZoeOnline.com

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Rain Boots

You know what they say — “April showers bring May flowers!” As the rainy season gets underway, you have to be prepared for sudden downpours. Keeping a pair of chic rain boots nearby is a smart move for any fashionista on-the-go. These top pics will keep you high and dry…

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Rain Boots

Sperry rain boots,$60. Available at Nordstrom.com.

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Rain Boots

SM rain boots, $60. Available at DSW.com.

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Rain Boots

Burberry rain boots, $195. Available at Zappos.com.

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Rain Boots

Steve Madden rain boots, $70. Available at JildorShoes.com.

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Rain Boots

Loeffler Randall rain boots, $165. Available at Zappos.com.

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Rain Boots

Hunter rain boots, $156. Available at Zappos.com.

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Rain Boots

Jimmy Choo Hunter rain boots, $350. Available at mytheresa.com.

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Rain Boots

Tretorn rain boots, $70. Available at revolveclothing.com.

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Rain Boots

Steve Madden rain boots, $79. Available at Bloomingdales.com.

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Rain Boots

Gucci rain boots, $270. Available at Gucci.com.

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Umbrellas

No fashionista wants to subject her chic attire or hot hair to Mother Nature’s rainstorms. Beyonce had the right idea by packing this ultra glam umbrella, and you should follow suit. These umbrellas are must-have items for spring that are sure to come in handy.

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Umbrellas

Barney’s New York umbrella, $130. Available at Barneys.com.

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Umbrellas

Bloomingdale’s umbrella,$30. Available at Bloomingdales.com.

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Umbrellas

Burberry umbrella, $275. Available at Bloomingdales.com.

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Umbrellas

Marc by Marc Jacobs umbrella, $48. Available at Bloomingdales.com.

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Umbrellas

Felix Rey umbrella, $65. Available at Bloomingdales.com.

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Umbrellas

Marc by Marc Jacobs umbrella, $48. Available at saksfifthavenue.com.

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Umbrellas

Saks Fifth Avenue Collection umbrella, Available at saksfifthavenue.com.

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Umbrellas

Felix Rey umbrella, $80. Available at shopbop.com.

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Umbrellas

Urban Outfitters umbrella, $24. Available at urbanoutfitters.com.

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Umbrellas

Futai umbrella, $16. Available at Target.com.

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